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American Volkssport Association Sponsored by the American Volkssport Association
City and State: Lake Geneva, WI
Event Date(s): 4/1/2010 - 10/31/2010
Location: Geneva Lakeside Deli & Convenience Store
Event Type: Seasonal Walk
AVA Event ID 85509
AVA Seasonal Event #: 2010/Y0677
Distance(s): 10km
Trail Rating: 2+
Description: Daily, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm. Route is half lakeside paths and half in the historic town of Lake Geneva. Lake Geneva is a turn-of-the-century summer resort site of wealthy families, and several of their "cottages" are on the route, as are other historic structures. The route passes Pioneer Cemetery and crosses the White River in downtown Lake Geneva. A portion of the route is on an abandoned rail bed. Author Jerome Burke wrote 'Black Point', a novel that took place in Lake Geneva.
Wheelchair Access: NO
Strollers: NO
Pets: No
Restrooms: Yes
Start Point: , 880 West Main Street, Lake Geneva. From I-43 between Beloit and Milwaukee, exit on East WIS-50. Lakeside Deli is on Main Street (WIS-50) near Library Park in downtown Lake Geneva. Park in Downtown Lake Geneva. Free parking is available on side streets.
IVV Awards: B Award
Comments: SPECIAL PROGRAMS INFO: 1. Authors and Literary Landmarks ● Jerome Burke "Black Point" - set in Lake Geneva 2. Cemetery Stroll ● Pioneer Cemetery 3. Railroad Heritage ● Chicago Northwestern Railroad 4. Riverwalk America ● White River 5. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "L" 6. Wisconsin Counties ● Walworth County

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Madison Area Volkssport Assn.

Tom Doyle
5824 Lochinvars Trail
Marshall, WI 53559-9720
(608) 655-3141
tjdoyle98@msn.com
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